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Need to figure out controlled hunts, find a place to clam, learn how to fish or get directions to a wildlife area? We've got information on all that and more, straight from ODFW biologists and other accomplished hunters, anglers and wildlife watchers.
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Legal shooting hours for Game Birds and Northwest Permit Goose for the 2026-27 hunting seasons.
How to hunt big game
This step-by-step guide will show you how to purchase leftover tags from the controlled hunt drawing. Leftover tags are available for purchase...
How to fish
We make it easy to take your family fishing – with free fishing events, recommended family-friendly fishing locations, and how-to's on...
How to hunt big game
This permit allows hunters with certain disabilities to use a draw locking device attached to the riser of a modern...
Shad fishing is pure fun. It's not about trying to catch a monster or a meal. It's about spending hours...
Hunter's Plan for big game success
Eastern Oregon mule deer are managed by Deer Hunt Areas. Check here for more details
All other big game
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| Meeting: Friday, May 15, 2026 - 8:30 Salem- Virtual Viewing Room- Classroom 4034 Fairview Industrial Dr SE Salem, OR 97302 |
Find ODFW education events, classes and workshops and become a volunteer
This is your one-stop platform for learning how to hunt and fish in Oregon. Register to participate in one...
How to hunt big game
See the latest and historic data on big game population surveys from 2012 to present.
Here you’ll find links to game population, harvest statistics and point summary reports that can help you decide on choosing...
How to hunt game birds
Refer to current eRegulations for details on weapons and ammunition restrictions.
*Use current published regulations by downloading a .pdf on
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| Tour: Thursday April 23, 2026 – 8:00 AM Shearwater Inn 120 Inlet Court Lincoln City, OR 97367... |
Where to fish
Let’s go fishing! Not enough time? Think again.
If you live on Oregon’s South Coast, there are a number of...
Buying a license or permit
The free disabled veteran combination license, and permit for disabled hunters and anglers make it easier for everyone to participate.
Buying a license or permit
How to fish
Our tips for new or novice anglers
Fishing isn’t hard, but it can be confusing to know how to begin. Here’s a step-by-step approach to get from...
Website updated to help Oregonians explore conservation opportunities
Oregon's State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP), officially approved by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on March 20, ensures continued...
ODFW, the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are working together to improve fish...
Cougars currently occupy most of the available cougar habitat in the state and are expanding into lower quality habitats that...
Where to fish
Many of the more popular fishing locations across the state are accessible to anglers with disabilities. ODFW tries to keep...
Education